2017HCFD

Henry Clay vs. Frederick Douglass (Boys)

Frederick Douglass High School

Lexington, KY

November 28, 2017

Henry Clay coach Daniel Brown started the following lineup: 6-2 Jr. Harris Hawkins, 6-1 Sr. Jalen Williams, 6-4 Sr. Andreus Green, 5-10 So. Marquez Warrick, and 6-0 Jr. Keaston Brown.  Frederick Douglass coach Kurt Young countered with 6-3 Sr. Justin Mitchell, 6-1 Fr. DeShawn Jackson, 6-5 So. Bilal Chhadh, 5-9 Fr. Trent Grundy, and 6-1 So. Amirion Joyce.

Henry Clay raced out to a 27-12 first quarter lead on their way to a 93-75 victory over Frederick Douglass.  Henry Clay shot 52.7% from the field including five of 17 from the three point line.  The Blue Devils connected on 30 of 45 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 23 points off 21 Frederick Douglass turnovers.  Frederick Douglass shot 42.4% from the field including six of 14 from beyond the arc.  The Broncos connected on 19 of 25 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 16 Henry Clay turnovers.

Jalen Williams led Henry Clay with 24 points and eight rebounds.  Keaston Brown added 18 points including two three point baskets and eight of eight free throws.  Marquez Warrick recorded 15 points.  Harris Hawkins added 13 points including six of seven free throws.  Andreus Green chipped in with 11 points and five rebounds.  5-9 Jr. Ramond Jackson recorded eight points, five rebounds, and four assists.

Justin Mitchell led Frederick Douglass with 23 points including eight of 10 free throws, four rebounds, and four assists.  6-2 Jr. Jayden Brown added 14 points and five rebounds.  Amirion Joyce recorded 13 points.

Henry Clay,27,28,20,18,93

Frederick Douglass,12,26,16,21,75

Henry Clay (93) – Hawkins 13, Williams 24, A. Green 11, Warrick 15, Brown 18, Jackson 8, Phillips 1, Campbell 3.

Frederick Douglass (75) – Mitchell 23, Jackson 3, Chhadh 2, Grundy 3, A. Joyce 13, Bush 2, N. Joyce 2, Brown 14, Searce 3, Reynolds 6, Boyd 2, Henderson 2.

A special thanks to WL Stats for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

2017BCBSB

Boyle County vs. Bryan Station (Boys)

Bryan Station High School

Lexington, KY

November 28, 2017

Boyle County coach Steve Adams started the following lineup: Jacob Lassiter, 6-0 Sr. Jason Alexander, 6-0 Jr. Caleb Jackson, 5-7 Sr. Matthew Bodner, and 5-10 Sr. Bryce Slone ( Boyle County was missing several key players due to preparation for the state football championships).  Bryan Station coach Tommy Johnson countered with 6-2 Sr. Terrence Clayton-Murphy, 6-2 Jr. Jalen Burbage, 6-5 Sr. Alex Pickett, 5-11 Fr. Myles Morones, and 5-11 Jr. Kendrick Curry.

Bryan Station defeated Boyle County by a score of 70-53.  Bryan Station shot 55.8% from the field including six of 22 from the three point line.  The Defenders connected on six of 15 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 15 Boyle County turnovers.  Boyle County shot 35.6% from the field including five of 14 from beyond the arc.  The Rebels connected on 16 of 26 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 18 Bryan Station turnovers. 

6-3 Sr. Eric Boone led Bryan Station with 17 points, five rebounds, five assists, two blocked shots, and two steals.  Terrence Clayton-Murphy added 14 points, five rebounds, and three assists.  Jalen Burbage recorded 11 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists.  5-11 So. James Lindsay chipped in with 10 points.  Myles Morones added eight points and seven rebounds.

Jason Alexander led Boyle County with 18 points and four rebounds.  Bryce Slone added 17 points including five three point baskets and three steals. 

Boyle County,12,12,6,23,53

Bryan Station,20,23,15,12,70

Boyle County (53) – Lassiter 0, Alexander 18, Jackson 7, Bodner 5, Slone 17, Thompson 2, Carter 4.

Bryan Station (70) – Clayton-Murphy 14, Burbage 11, Pickett 3, Morones 8, Curry 2, Boone 17, Lindsay 10, McMillen 5.

A special thanks to WL Stats for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

2017CORDSCB

Cordia vs. Scott County (Boys)

Scott County High School

Georgetown, KY

November 28, 2017

Cordia coach Jerry Stacy started the following lineup: 6-3 So. Kalil Harris, 6-2 Jr. Marquis Frazier, 7-0 Sr. Oumar Keita, 5-10 So. Darryen Pringle, and 5-11 Sr. Kareem McDonald.  Scott County coach Billy Hicks countered with 6-7 Jr. Michael Moreno, 6-0 Jr. Lorenzo Williams, 6-1 Jr. Bryce Long, 5-9 Jr. Diablo Stewart, and 5-8 Jr. Cam Fluker.

Scott County scored 39 points off 23 Cordia turnovers in a 91-66 victory over the Lions.  The score was tied 35-35 at halftime but Scott County outscored Cordia 56-31 in the second half.  Scott County shot 50.7% from the field including 10 of 30 from the three point line.  The Cardinals connected on 11 of 13 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and held a 22-2 advantage in bench scoring.  Cordia shot 43.2% from the field including five of 17 from beyond the arc.  The Lions connected on 23 of 27 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 12 Scott County turnovers.

Michael Moreno led Scott County with 40 points, 11 rebounds, and two steals.  Diablo Stewart added 14 points and eight assists.  6-2 Sr. Cooper Robb recorded 12 points and five rebounds.

Kareem McDonald led Cordia with 25 points including four three point baskets, and nine of nine from the free throw line.  Oumar Keita added 14 points and eight rebounds.  Darryen Pringle chipped in with 12 points including eight of 11 free throws and four rebounds.

Cordia,11,24,15,16,66

Scott County,14,21,29,27,91

Cordia (66) – Harris 4, Frazier 9. Keita 14, Pringle 12, McDonald 25, Noble 2.

Scott County (91) – Moreno 40, Williams 4, Long 8, Stewart 14, Fluker 3, Tucker 2, Robb 12, Covington 2, Davis 4, Harris 2.

A special thanks to the Scott County Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

2017LCWCB

Lexington Catholic vs. Wolfe County (Boys)

Wolfe County High School

Campton, KY

November 27, 2017

Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Zan Payne, 6-3 Sr. TC Price, 6-7 Sr. Max Sparkman, 6-0 Sr. Keegan Bailey, and 6-1 Fr. Ben Johnson.  Wolfe County coach Robert Creech countered with 6-2 Sr. Deven Stone, 6-0 Fr. Jaz Johnson,6-1 Sr. Shawn Lindon, 5-10 So. Hunter Brewer, and 5-11 Sr. Jacob King.

Lexington Catholic outscored Wolfe County 24-10 in the second quarter on their way to a 68-50 victory.  Lexington Catholic shot 55.8% from the field including six of 24 from the three point line.  The Knights connected on four of eight free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 23 points off 16 Wolfe County turnovers.  Wolfe County shot 34.9% from the field including nine of 26 from beyond the arc.  The Wolves connected on 11 of 15 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored seven points off 12 Lexington Catholic turnovers.

Zan Payne led Lexington Catholic with 24 points, six rebounds, and three steals.  Keegan Bailey added 14 points including four three point baskets.  Ben Johnson recorded seven points, five rebounds, three assists, and six steals.  5-11 Jr. Javen Hardin added six points and seven assists.

Deven Stone led Wolfe County with 23 points including five three point baskets and five rebounds.  Shawn Lindon added 11 points including two three point baskets.  Jaz Johnson chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets and four rebounds.

Lexington Catholic,9,24,12,23,68

Wolfe County,9,10,13,18,50

Lexington Catholic (68) – Payne 24, Price 2. Sparkman 6, Bailey 14, Johnson 7, Hardin 6, Poulton 5, Scott 4.

Wolfe County (50) – Stone 23, Johnson 8, Lindon 11, Brewer 4, King 2, Landsaw 2.

A special thanks to the Lexington catholic Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

2017WCMCG

Whitley County vs. Madison Central (Girls)

Madison Central High School

Richmond, KY

November 27, 2017

Whitley County coach David Estes started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Seirra Feltner, 5-5 Sr. Abbey Estes, 6-1 Jr. MacKenzie Smith, 5-1 Jr. Kaelie Frazier, and 5-2 Sr. Hannah Clear.  Madison Central coach Robert Cooksey countered with 5-7 Sr. Blaze Pacheco, 5-7 So. Taleya Todd 5-10 So. Je’Kauri McKeithen, 5-5 Sr. Bailey Vanover, and 5-6 Jr. Madison Barnard.

Whitley County connected on five three point baskets in the first half and took advantage of Madison Central turnovers to take a 32-15 halftime lead on their way to a 48-36 victory.  Whitley County shot 45.5% from the field including six of 20 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on two of three free throws, pulled down 18 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 17 Madison Central turnovers.  Madison Central shot 31.7% from the field including three three point baskets.  The Indians connected on seven of 14 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored nine points off five Whitley County turnovers.

Seirra Feltner led Whitley County with 13 points, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals.  Kaelie Frazier added 12 points including three three point baskets and two steals.  Abbey Estes recorded 11 points including three three point baskets, four assists, and two steals.

Taleya Todd led Madison Central with 13 points and three rebounds.  Bailey Vanover added 11 points and seven rebounds.  Blaze Pacheco recorded six points and nine rebounds.  Je’Kauri McKeithen also pulled down nine rebounds.

Whitley County,15,17,8,8,48

Madison Central,7,8,13,8,36

Whitley County (48) – Feltner 13, Estes 11, Smith 2, Frazier 12, Clear 0, Lewis 4, Lawson 6.

Madison Central (36) – Pacheco 6, Todd 13, McKeithen 2, Vanover 11, Barnard 3, Hudson 1.

A special thanks to the Madison Central Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

2017EKUCINW

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Cincinnati (Women)

Saint Ursula Academy

Cincinnati, OH

November 25, 2017

Eastern Kentucky University coach Chrissy Roberts started the following lineup: 5-11 Jr. Abby Wright, 5-11 Fr. Bria Bass, 6-2 Jr. Madison Pierce, 5-8 Jr. A’Queen Hayes, and 5-8 So. Shay Solomon.  Cincinnati coach Jamelle Elliott countered with 6-0 Sr. Shanice Johnson, 5-10 Fr. Michaela Porter, 6-1 So. Angel Rizor, 5-6 Sr. Ana Owens, and 5-8 Jr. Nikira Goings.

Cincinnati outscored Eastern Kentucky 21-5 in the second quarter on their way to a 64-53 victory.  Cincinnati shot 47.2% from the field including six of 14 from the three point line.  They connected on eight of 14 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 13 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.  Cincinnati held a 23-0 advantage in bench scoring.  Eastern Kentucky shot 40% from the field including six of 19 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on three of seven free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 13 points off nine Cincinnati turnovers.

Shanice Johnson led Cincinnati with 15 points including two three point baskets and six assists.  5-11 Fr. Iimar’i Thomas added 14 points and five rebounds.  Ana Owens chipped in with 11 points.

Bria Bass led Eastern Kentucky University with 22 points including five three point baskets.  Shay Solomon added 14 points and 12 rebounds.  A’Queen Hayes recorded 10 points, four rebounds, and three assists.

Eastern Kentucky,13,5,21,14,53

Cincinnati,13,21,15,15,64

Eastern Kentucky (53) – Wright 5, Bass 22, Pierce 2, Hayes 10, Solomon 14.

Cincinnati (64) – Johnson 15, Porter 2, Rizor 6, Owens 11, Goings 7, Miller 2, Livingston 2, Benham 5, Thomas 14.

A special thanks to the Cincinnati Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for today’s game.

2017ASBEKUM

Asbury vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Men)

Paul S. McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

November 25, 2017

Asbury coach Will Shouse started the following lineup: 6-6 Jr. Trenton Thompson, 6-2 Jr. Clif Conley, 6-7 So. Jared Farris, 5-9 Jr. Clarien Washington, and 5-9 Sr. Will Henderson.  Eastern Kentucky University coach Dan McHale countered with 6-8 Jr. Jackson Davis, 6-6 So. DeAndre Dishman, 6-9 Jr. Nick Mayo, 6-4 Fr. Dedric Boyd, and 6-5 Fr. Peyton Broughton.

Eastern Kentucky University led 39-33 at halftime and pulled away in the second half to defeat Asbury by a score of 99-71.  Eastern Kentucky shot 44.7% from the field including seven of 25 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 24 of 27 free throws, pulled down 56 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 11 Asbury turnovers.  Eastern Kentucky held a 20-11 advantage in second chance points.  Asbury shot 30.4% from the field including 12 of 38 from beyond the arc.  The Eagles connected on 17 of 19 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored two points off seven Eastern Kentucky turnovers.

Peyton Broughton led Eastern Kentucky with 21 points including two three point baskets and five rebounds.  Nick Mayo added 19 points including two three point baskets, seven rebounds, and three blocked shots.  Dedric Boyd recorded 17 points including nine of 10 free throws, six rebounds, and 12 assists.  DeAndre Dishman added 15 points and nine rebounds.  Jackson Davis chipped in with eight points and nine rebounds.

Clif Conley led Asbury with 18 points including three three point baskets and seven of seven free throws.  Trenton Thompson added 16 points including three three point baskets and nine rebounds.  6-3 Sr. Daulton Peters recorded 11 points and Will Henderson dished out 11 assists. 

Asbury,33,38,71

Eastern Kentucky,39,60,99

Asbury (71) – Thompson 16, Conley 18, Farris 6, Washington 0, Henderson 5, Peters 11, McCorvey 2, Kindred 6, Cochran 5, O’Brian 2.

Eastern Kentucky (99) – Davis 8, Dishman 15, Mayo 19, Boyd 17, Broughton 21, Avare 3, Youngman 6, Charles 4, Anderson 6.

A special thanks to the Eastern Kentucky University Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for today’s game.

2017WEEK14

Week Fourteen in Review Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl (Semifinals)-November 24, 2017

Class A Playoffs

Beechwood 63  Campbellsville 7 – James Davis carried the ball 15 times for 199 yards and three touchdowns.

Raceland 17  Pikeville 14 – Luke LeMaster kicked a 36 yard field goal as time expired.

Class 2A Playoffs

Danville 43  Glasgow 0 – D’Mauriae VanCLeave carried the ball four times for 98 yards and two touchdowns and added six receptions for 96 yards and a touchdown.

Mayfield 21  Christian Academy of Louisville 14 – Mayfield extends their home playoff winning streak to 42 games.

Class 3A Playoffs

Boyle County 14  Elizabethtown 7 – Kaden Gervacio and Clete Hellyer recorded key interceptions for the Rebels to key their victory.

Corbin 21  Central 20 – Corbin stopped a two point conversion attempt by Central to hold on for the victory.

Class 4A Playoffs

Franklin-Simpson 42  Collins 38 – Tre Bass ran for 127 yards and a touchdown to lead the victors.  JR Lucas completed 26 of 41 passes for 444 yards and four touchdowns and ran for another touchdown to lead Collins.

Johnson Central 43  Wayne County 24 – Blake Gamble carried the ball 19 times for 103 yards and three touchdowns.

Class 5A Playoffs

Covington Catholic 43  South Warren 7 – AJ Mayer completed 18 of 27 passes for 339 yards and four touchdowns.

Madison Southern 27  Harlan County 20 – Carter Smith carried the ball 20 times for 151 yards and three touchdowns.

Class 6A Playoffs

St. Xavier 48  Scott County 35 – Anthony Moretti carried the ball 15 times for 179 yards and two touchdowns.  Jack Albers completed 11 of 18 passes for 222 yards and three touchdowns and carried the ball 10 times for 56 yards and two touchdowns.

Trinity 49  Central Hardin 3 – Nick Strothman caught seven passes for 115 yards and three touchdowns.

2017BCELIZP

Boyle County vs. Elizabethtown
Class 3A Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl (Semifinal)

Elizabethtown High School
Elizabethtown, KY
November 24, 2017

© 2017 by Ron Harrison

This game featured two teams with high scoring averages but defense ruled tonight as Boyle County eked out a 14-7 victory over Elizabethtown.  The game remained scoreless until the final quarter as both teams traded touchdowns and the score was 7-7.  Boyle County finally got a break when Kaden Gervacio intercepted a Tyler Durbin pass at the Elizabethtown 18 yard line with approximately 4:30 left in the game.  The Rebels took advantage and took the lead on a one yard run by Landen Bartleson and a conversion kick by Harrison Mesplay to give Boyle County a 14-7 lead with 2:26 left on the clock.  Clete Hellyer intercepted a pass with less than 30 seconds left in the game to ensure the victory.  Boyle County recorded 13 first downs and 261 yards of total offense.  The Rebels were penalized six times for 39 yards and lost a fumble.  Elizabethtown recorded 12 first downs and 199 yards of total offense.  The Panthers were penalized nine times for 82 yards and had three passes intercepted.

Landen Bartleson led Boyle County’s ground game with 67 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries.  Tanner Crawford carried the ball eight times for 25 yards.  Reed Lanter completed 16 of 25 passes for 166 yards and one touchdown.  Nick Walker caught four passes for 56 yards.  Reiley Colwick added three receptions for 30 yards.  Landen Bartleson also caught three passes for 27 yards.  Sam Tiller caught two passes for 22 yards.  Reese Smith caught two passes for 21 yards and a touchdown.

Tyler Durbin led Elizabethtown’s ground game with 21 yards on 12 carries.  Jay Becherer carried the ball eight times for 19 yards.  Tyler Durbin completed 15 of 25 passes for 143 yards and a touchdown with three interceptions.  Kass Disney caught five passes for 75 yards and a touchdown.  Noah Peeler caught three passes for 23 yards.  Jay Becherer added three receptions for 19 yards and Jey Gregory added three catches for 17 yards.

Scoring Summary

Selected Statistics

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to everyone who sent me score updates and stats on this game.  Please read the stories and coverage of this game and follow the exploits of Boyle County and Danville in the title games covered by the talented writers who cover these teams for the Danville Advocate Messenger.

Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prepgridiron@yahoo.com.

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other football events appear on https://www.angelfire.com/ky2/prepgridiron.

2017CCSWP

Covington Catholic vs. South Warren
Class 5A Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl (Semifinal)

South Warren High School
Bowling Green, KY
November 24, 2017

© 2017 by Ron Harrison

Covington Catholic remains undefeated and defeated South Warren 43-7 to advance to the championship game.  Covington Catholic recorded 21 first downs and recorded 480 yards of total offense.  The Colonels were penalized four times for 30 yards.  South Warren recorded 13 first downs and 288 yards of total offense.  They were penalized six times for 74 yards, lost a fumble, and had a pass intercepted.

AJ Mayer led Covington Catholic’s ground game with 52 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries.  C. McGinness carried the ball 15 times for 48 yards and a touchdown.  G. Dyer added 41 yards on two carries.  AJ Mayer completed 18 of 27 passes for 339 yards and four touchdowns.  J. Coldiron caught four passes for 120 yards and two touchdowns.  S. Schuh added four receptions for 83 yards.  M. Pike caught for passes for 64 yards.  C. McGinness had three receptions for 31 yards and a touchdown.  M. Mayer caught two passes for 21 yards.  L. Lenihan added a 20 yard touchdown reception.  S. Schuh returned one kickoff for 25 yards.  Grant Dyer punted twice for a 47.0 average with a long punt of 48 yards and both his punts inside the 20 yard line.  G. Dyer led the defense with six solo and two assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling three yards.  J. Maile added four solo tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a five yard loss.  D. Summe recorded three solo tackles and recovered a fumble.  J. Coldiron intercepted a pass.

C. Winn led South Warren’s ground game with 77 yards on 22 carries.  G. Spurrier carried the ball five times for 23 yards.  G. Spurrier completed 16 of 27 passes for 188 yards and one touchdown with one interception.  M. Elmore caught eight passes for 147 yards and a touchdown.  C. Winn added two receptions for 16 yards.  C. Bush caught two passes for 12 yards.  T. Jackson returned two kickoffs for 44 yards with a long return of 26 yards.  T. Jackson led the defense with seven solo tackles.  J. Lacey added five solo tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a four yard loss.  P. Sparkman recorded three solo tackles with three of his tackles resulting in losses totaling five yards.

Scoring Summary

Selected Statistics

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Covington Catholic Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prepgridiron@yahoo.com.

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